February 19, 2014

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part of our economic health and success. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides several benets for local residents, including faster mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, improved performance, reliability and innovative new 4G LTE-compatible devices, according to the release. For more information, go to http://www. att.com/aboutus. the Feb. 27 deadline and are accepted into the program. The city and Arizona State University formed a partnership to create Launchpoint on the ASU Polytechnic campus. While ofce space is limited, all Launchpoint clients will have access to meeting and conference room space, ofce equipment, phone and Internet service, mail service, access to a mentor network and coordination with public and private partners. Applications are being accepted at www. mesaaz.gov/economic/mesaaccelerator/default.aspx. For more information, contact Project Manager Shea Joachim at 480-644-3562 or shea.joachim@mesaaz.gov.
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AT&T expands 4G LTE coverage in Mesa

AT&T added a new mobile Internet cell site in Mesa to expand AT&T 4G LTE coverage for area residents and businesses, according to a press release. It is enhancing coverage around the intersection of Horne and Lehi Road, according to the release. We very much appreciate AT&Ts investment in Mesa, Brian Campbell, chairman of AZLabs and Mesas representative to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, said in the release. With Mesas presence growing nationally in the areas of innovation and technology, this new upgrade is an important

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Entrepreneurs can get package worth $10,000

Launchpoint, Mesas technology accelerator, is offering a promotional package valued at $10,000 to clients that apply before

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Ribbon-cutting held to mark completion of military mural

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a mural that honors the U.S. Armed Forces took place Feb. 5 at AJI Sporting Goods, 10444 E. Apache Trail in Mesa. The store is owned by Apache Junction Councilman Jeff Serdy, who commissioned the mural last fall in hopes of having it completed by Veterans Day 2013. Due to a heavy workload, artist Chuck Cramp signed the nished mural Dec. 13, according to his signature. The ceremony marked both a chamber ribbon-cutting for the store, which is a member of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce but never had an ofcial ribbon-cutting, and the mural, Mr. Serdy explained at the event. Present at the ribbon-cutting were members of the chamber, Apache Junction City Council and local veterans groups. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute by a color guard from American Legion Post No. 27 in Apache Junction. Two World War II veterans helped Mr. Serdy cut the ceremonial ribbon. Above right, they were, from left, Albert Thomas, an Apache Junction man who served in the U.S. Army 1941-46 and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1985, and, center, Fred Quick, a Scottsdale man who served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1943-46, including time at Iwo Jima in the Pacic Ocean. Mr. Serdy is at right. According to a sign painted on the mural, it is dedicated to the American military protecting our freedom since 1776. It depicts military service members from all eras of American wars, including the American Revolution, Civil War, Korean War, World War I and World War II to present day, Mr. Serdy explained at the event.

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